Renault Megane Quiz
Transmission

Differential output seal

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DP0

Essential special tools
Bvi. 1459 Right driveshaft output joint fitting
Bvi. 1460 Left driveshaft output joint fitting

Tightening torques
wheel bolts 11 daN.m
lower ball joint nut 6.2 daN.m
torque reaction arm bolts on subframe 10.5 daN.m
torque reaction rod bolt on K engine 10.5 daN.m
torque reaction rod bolt on F engine 18 daN.m
steering track rod end nut 3.7 daN.m
hub nut 28 daN.m
battery cover 0.4 daN.m

REMOVAL

  • This operation is carried out after removing the corresponding half-axle (see repair manual 364, chapter 2).
  • Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.
  • Remove the battery cover.
  • Disconnect the battery, starting with the negative terminal.
  • Remove the undershield.
Joint de sortie de différentiel
  • Drain the automatic gearbox through the plug (1).
  • Remove the defective differential output seal using a screwdriver or hook, taking care not to scratch the mating surfaces.
WARNING

Take care not to drop the seal spring into the automatic gearbox.

INSTALLATION

  • Fit the seal using tool (Bvi.1459) or tool (Bvi. 1460), left side and right side.
  • Guide the assembly until the tool rests against the automatic gearbox casing.
  • Refit in the reverse order of removal.
  • Tighten to the following torques:
  • the wheel bolts (11 daN.m),
  • the lower ball joint nut (6.2 daN.m),
  • the torque reaction arm bolts on subframe (10.5 daN.m),
  • the torque rod bolts on the K engine (10.5 daN.m),
  • the torque rod bolts on the F engine (18 daN.m),
  • the steering track rod ball joint nut (3.7 daN.m),
  • the hub nut (28 daN.m).
  • Fill the automatic gearbox and check the level (Automatic Gearbox chapter, Filling - Levels, page 23A-6).
WARNING

Connect the battery; carry out the necessary relearn procedures (Chapter Battery).

  • Torque the battery cover (0.4 daN.m).

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